The St Michaels Blog

Our blog is the place where we get to rave about all the great things our guests can see and do in Falmouth and across Cornwall.

The best beaches. Dog-friendly walks near the hotel. Our guide to bars and eateries. Attractions you can't miss. Our guide to the best events, festivals and live music taking place across Cornwall. Plus much, much more...

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5 Things To Do In Cornwall In Spring
Spring

5 Things To Do In Cornwall In Spring

As the sun begins to shine and the flowers begin to bloom, there’s no better place to be than on the Cornish Coast. With invigorating sea breezes blowing away those winter cobwebs, and the vast Cornish countryside awakening after a few months of hibernation, your next visit will be full of the sounds and signs of Spring. But what is there to do in Cornwall to make the most of the milder weather...

Best Romantic Walks in Cornwall
Walks

Best Romantic Walks in Cornwall

From sunset walks across golden sands to romantic hikes through local woodlands, romantic spots in Cornwall are a magical experience for you and your partner. Pack a picnic or put on your hiking boots and get ready to spend quality time together in one of Cornwall’s hidden (or not-so-hidden) gems....

What is Blue Monday?
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What is Blue Monday?

Getting the Monday blues is pretty common, especially after having an amazing weekend! But what is Blue Monday and how is it different Blue Monday is how we refer to the third Monday in January and is thought to be the saddest Monday of the year. After all of the excitement of Christmas and New Year, you’re now three weeks into the New Year and somehow nothing has changed dramatically, creating...

How Exercise Can Help Mind, Body and Soul
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How Exercise Can Help Mind, Body and Soul

Training, either at home or in the gym, is such a huge part of our lives. Influencers are discussing their workout routines, gym-fluencers are a thing and Personal Training Instructors are all over social media. At school you have PE classes to rely on, whilst the pressure to remain ‘fit and healthy’ afterwards is everywhere you turn. But why do we train and how does this benefit us physically...

The Benefits of Cold Water Swimming
Activities

The Benefits of Cold Water Swimming

Being so close to the sea we have seen it all, surfers out in the storm, dry robes worn as coats, and brave swimmers out in the sea no matter the weather. Here in Cornwall cold water swimming, or wild swimming, is a year-round thing, with people diving into the frosty waters come rain or snow. Wild swimming is the norm in Cornwall, with an abundance of beaches around and far fewer local pools, with...

Top 10 Things To Do in Cornwall This Winter
Winter

Top 10 Things To Do in Cornwall This Winter

Cornwall is always seen as the perfect summer holiday destination in the UK, with sandy beaches and a subtropical climate it’s easy to see why we have so many visitors in the warmer months. But winter in the land of pasties and jam-first scones can be just as beautiful and memorable if you know all of the best Cornish winter activities around. At St Michaels our goal is to provide you with ...